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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Wild scenes as brutal road rage incident spills in front of oncoming traffic on a busy freeway
Dramatic footage has emerged two drivers trading blows on the side of a busy freeway which spilled into the path of fast moving traffic. The incident took place in Macdonald Park along Adelaide 's Northern Expressway, which has a 110km/h speed limit. The footage showed two men arguing and throwing punches in the left lane as cars, dump trucks and semi-trailers fly past. One man was shoved to the ground, causing a passing vehicle to suddenly swerve to avoid hitting him. A woman stepped in to separate the pair and ushered the men back to their parked vehicles. A third man dressed in high-visibility gear parked further along the road was seen walking toward the altercation but turned around once it appeared to have ended. What sparked the brawl is currently unknown. The dashcam has divided viewers as it racked up more than 200,000 views online. 'These idiots are asking to be hit fighting on a 110km/h freeway!' the video was captioned. While many viewers condemned the behavior of the feuding men, dashcam driver also came under fire. 'The guy stopping his car in a live lane of traffic on a 110km/h freeway isn't too smart either,' one wrote. Another added: 'Almost as bad as you coming to a stop in the left lane.' A third wrote: 'I would not have stopped. Someone will run up your rear. However, others viewers defended the driver and argued that slowing down may have prevented a tragedy. 'He created a safe zone and he obviously knew what he was doing, therefore doesn't need your belated advice,' one wrote. Another added: 'People are more likely to see the car and move than they are a person. A third wrote: 'Guy could get pushed onto the road, gets hit by a car doing 110 and dies, or the car stops to protect him, forcing other vehicles to go around. South Australian Police currently aren't investigating. 'Police have not received any reports in relation to this incident yet but encourage those involved to come forward and contact police,' a spokesperson said. 'Anyone who witnesses this type of behaviour is asked to call the Police Assistance Line.'
NZ Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Mill Rd highway in South Auckland receives $91m funding boost for design work, consents
Bishop said South Auckland was the fastest growing area in the Auckland region, with 120,000 more people expected to make it their home over the next 30 years. 'We need to get on and deliver crucial transport infrastructure that supports that kind of growth, reduces congestion, improves safety, and helps unlock housing,' he said. The investment case for Mill Rd Stage 1 includes: Four-lane (general traffic) corridor including a westbound bus lane at the northern end. Two new and six upgraded intersections between SH1 interchange and Murphys Rd. Three new roundabouts. New bridges across Puhinui Creek and Cheesman's Bush. Current Mill Rd south of Redoubt Rd becomes a shared path and property access road. The minister said stage 1 has substantial benefits, including a 30% reduction in congestion on the corridor, over 60% reduction in deaths and serious injuries, and by 2031, 25% faster journey times. 'The endorsement of the investment case and approval of design and consent funding for Stage 1 provides certainty on the next steps as the project moves to complete the design and technical work necessary for construction to begin as early as mid-2026. 'In order to deliver benefits for the people, communities and businesses of South Auckland as soon as possible, NZTA are planning on dividing the construction of Stage 1 in different construction packages so they can start work sooner in places where there is more certainty around the existing environment. 'Mill Rd Stage 1 covers a range of different environments, including sections that are highly urban, through to rural areas, as well as locations that require more technical assessments to determine the most appropriate design and construction methods. 'The plan is to focus on Stage 1b from Hollyford Drive to Hilltop Rd, along with a piece of work to the south [Stage 1d], which includes roundabout improvements around the Mill Rd Alfriston area. Stage 1a between State Highway 1 [SH1] and Hollyford Drive and Stage 1c from Hilltop Rd to north of Alfriston will be delivered later,' Bishop said. Technical work to secure the route protection and other approvals for future Stages 2 and 3 is scheduled to begin from mid-2026. Manurewa-Papakura councillor Daniel Newman said today's announcement reverses the 'stall and cancel' tactic of the previous Labour Government which canned the four-lane highway for a two-lane safety-focused upgrade. 'We have to get on with the construction of Mill Rd, starting with intersection upgrades and the carriageway of that corridor between Redoubt and Alfriston roads in the north. We have to progress route protection work in Takanini and Papakura east, and we have to progress the work for what will be the alternative route to State Highway 1,' Newman said. Mill Rd is one of 17 Roads of National Significance planned by the Government. Bishop yesterday announced progress on the Northern Expressway between Auckland and Whangarei, and construction on the Northwest Busway could begin in as little as 18 months.
